Point 1 Flashcards
What is Hazard Geography?
The study of natural and ecological hazards, where and how they occur and how to minimise their impact.
Define Natural Hazards.
Atmospheric, hydrological and geomorphic processes and events in our environment that have the potential to affect people adversely.
What are Atmospheric Hazards?
Created from atmospheric and/or weather processes.
List examples of Atmospheric Hazards.
- storms
- heat / cold waves
- cyclones
- droughts
- hurricanes
- tornadoes
- wildfires
What are Hydrological Hazards?
Involve the movement and distribution of water.
List examples of Hydrological Hazards.
- flooding
- water induced landslides
- king tides
- coastal erosion
What are Geomorphic Hazards?
Created by the movement of the Earth’s surface or crust, i.e. plate tectonic movements.
List examples of Geomorphic Hazards.
- earthquakes
- volcanic eruptions
- movement induced landslides
Define Ecological Hazards.
A biological or chemical hazard that has the potential to impact adversely on the wellbeing of people or on the environment more generally.
Biological factors lead to …
Infectious diseases.
What can chemical hazards cause?
Immediate, dangerous health effects and can also contribute to chronic, or long term, problems.
